I'd prioritize finding long-term, reliable tenants who will treat your property with care over the quick turnover of short-term rentals.

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You saved time and energy and money to have to file eviction, wait for them to be remvoed, then clean up, then put it back on market.  

Energy (propane/electric) costs annually are atleast double to triple for an indoor heated pool, unless it is a small fiberglass insert which guests detest as they are just a little larger than a hot tub. 

Boom.I take this tact on many high priced or specialty or design items, like countertops, light fixtures, appliances, large glass or window replacements, mechanical anything, etc….Contractors have their preferred suppliers who they know and are reliable, but are not always the best deal.

Think about who in the family is most responsible, most reliable and how you're going to compensate them for their contribution.

Spokeo is the "best" cheap option, but still maybe only 40% reliable.

My leverage was my intimate knowledge of housing systems and construction techniques and my willingness to apply time and energy to the problem when I didn't have money.